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Satha Badel

Death by Force
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In the quiet town of Mapleton, Utah, a deeply disturbing event unfolded in November 2017, shattering the community's sense of peace. A 16-year-old Caucasian female, Samantha Badel, a sophomore at Maple Mountain High School, was found deceased in her home alongside her mother, Jessica Griffith, her 5-year-old half-brother, Alexandre Griffith, and her stepfather, Timothy Griffith. The family dog was also discovered deceased at the scene.

Authorities were alerted to the situation after famil ...Read More
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  • fox13now.com: Mapleton family of four found shot to death inside home in possible murder-suicide
  • Daily Herald: Police: 4 dead in Mapleton in possible murder-suicide
    • Victim Details

    Satha Badel

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Mapleton

    UT

    2017-11-09

    16

    Satha

    Badel

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/05/2025

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    10/15/2024
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    01/08/2023
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